Introductions

At Leidos, we bring together science, engineering and technology to deliver smart solutions to our Government customers’ most complex problems – innovative, technically advanced and highly practical. For example, we deliver software applications for a wide range of missions in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance domain. We provide critical projects to the Department of Defence and also support the IT environment for the Australian Taxation Office. We also maintain legislative websites for a number of Governments.

Your New Role

The Solutions Architect will act as an architecture representative for a Defence project and align with business objectives. This role will work closely with business partners, various architects & stakeholders to define, design solutions while also offering guidance, technical and functional knowledge to meet customer objectives which may include:

• Deliver innovative technical solutions aligned with business objectives across multiple capabilities 
• The development and co-ordination of architectural content into relevant artefacts, build documentation, technical whitepapers diagrams etc.
• Technical review of deployed architectures against what is documented
• Participate in product selection and conduct solution architecture assessments
• Brokering communications between project delivery teams and organisations to ensure the accuracy of documentation, technical implementation of architecture, communication of issues and their resolutions.

About You and What You'll Bring

Coupled with your education and practical experience, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop relationships to achieve the company’s objectives. 

You will also have:

• A track record of working on complex projects
• Experience working with security controls
• Knowledge and practice of Architecture Frameworks such as TOGAF, AGA, DODAF/AUSDAF or Gartner EA
• Proven track record of the development of architectural documentation and solution designs
• Ability to consult directly with customers and offer strategic advice as well as consulting experience within agile environments
• Ability to work under a high level of autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a consistently high level in isolation and as a team player

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV-1 level Australian security clearance.

What You'll Love

Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.